JAEGER LECOULTRE CHRONOGRAPH Stainless Steel Vintage Watch 1950\'s
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JAEGER LECOULTRE CHRONOGRAPH Stainless Steel Vintage Watch 1950\'s:
$4134.24
Jaeger LeCoultre stainless steelgents vintage three register chronograph watch manufactured around the mid 1950’s and housing the Valjoux 72 chronograph movement, a high end mechanism also used in early Rolex Daytona\'s, Zenith, Breitling and Tag Heur watches. This watch is in excellent original condition, presenting very well indeed, running strongly and keeping time with the chronograph functions operating correctly. Anew leather strap has been fitted and the crystal has recently been replaced sothis great watch is ready to wear. The watch is triple signed on the case, dial and movement.
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I have been collecting vintage watches for over twenty five years and selling them as an enjoyable lifestyle occupation since 2003. I have consistently received excellent response and many repeat buyers. Customer satisfaction is very important to me so if you do have any problems please get in touch. I will always do my best to help. I often assist customers who ask for my help several years after they have purchased a watch from me; so once you have bought a watch, you will remain an important customer. You can email me to ask any questions.
Dial: in excellent original condition with hardly a sign of ageing, signed \"LeCoultre” with gold coloured Arabic numerals marking the hours. The seconds register is located at 9 o\'clock and the register at 3 o\'clock shows minutes elapsed and the register shows hours elapsed, the latter two functioning when the stop watch is activated. The sweep hand operates as the seconds stop watch when the chronograph function is operating.
Case: stainless steel, in very good condition with crisp sharp edges, measuring approximately 35 mm across, excluding the crown. The inside of the rear cover is signed LeCoultre. There are the expected signs of use over the years absolutely no signs of abuse, dents or scratches of any significance that I could see to draw to your attention.
Movement: crisp and clean Valjoux cal. 72,signed\"LeCoultre Watch Co.with 17 jewels, running strongly and keeping time. It winds and sets smoothly. The top button on the side of the watch starts the chronograph function and the lower button stops the it and a second push resets it to zero.
Strap: fitted with a new generic black leather strap.
Thisis a fabulous watch, manufactured by one of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world and in great condition. It is in fully working order, highly collectible as well as suitable for wear. Do not miss the opportunity topurchase this iconic vintage watch.
Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Co. History
I am sometimes asked why some Jaeger LeCoultre watches are signed LeCoultre. This has much to do with the complex United States duty regulations that made it more cost effective to import Jaeger LeCoultre movements, dials, crowns and hands into the USA from Switzerland and for the cases to be manufactured in the States. In the 1950’s the Longines Wittnauer group was the distributor of LeCoultre watches and Vacheron & Constantin watches sold in North America. The Longines Wittnauer group did not manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre watches as some people mistakenly believe, the movements were produced in the Swiss Jaeger LeCoultre factory at Le Sentier and were identical in every way to movements distributed within Europe other than the LeCoultre markings on the watch. The cases were manufactured under licence in the United States and were marked \"Cased and Timed in the USA by LeCoultre\". In approximately 1985 the brand name \"Jaeger LeCoultre\" was adopted worldwide.
Some people believe that because LeCoultre movements are signed \"VXN\" on the bridge (denoting Vacheron & Constantin), they were manufactured by Vacheron & Constantin. This is incorrect. Jaeger LeCoultre supplied movements to Vacheron & Constantin, which were used in their watches but not vice versa. The only collaboration that ever took place between these two prestigious watchmakers was the \"Galaxy\" diamond dial model. The Galaxy was marketed by both companies; with the case marked \"Vacheron & Constantin - LeCoultre Inc.\" and the dial signed \"LeCoultre\".
A more comprehensive explanation of these often mis-understood issues is provided in the excellent text book “Jaeger LeCoultre a Guide for the Collector” by Zaf Basha.
For those who are interested in the history of famous watchmakers, the Jaeger LeCoultre watch company is one of the oldest Swiss watchmakers. Antoine LeCoultre opened a small factory in Le Sentier in 1833 where current factory remains. LeCoultre quickly built a reputation for quality and precision, so much so that he became the leading supplier of movements to the watch making industry in Switzerland. In 1925 Antoine’s grandson, David, merged the company with that of Edmond Jaeger, which is when the current day company, Jaeger LeCoultre came into existence. It is one of the few Swiss companies still producing its own movements, cases, dials and bracelets. This gives the company total control over the quality and precision of its watches and is a contributory factor for it being one of the small number of elite watchmakers with a world wide reputation for quality and precision. Jaeger LeCoultre has been one of the most innovative watchmakers in the world, having produced a number of revolutionary inventions including the Atmos “Perpetual Motion Clock” (which operates by changes in air pressure) and the creation of the world’s smallest mechanical movement which weighed less than one gram.
Terms of Sale
I pack my watches very well to avoid damage but very occasionally a problem may occur due to rough treatment in transit or the use of scanning equipment by Customs or the postal services which can magnetise the watch mechanism. I warrant that the watch you purchase will, when you receive it, be as described in the listing. If there is a problem when you receive your purchase I provide a no quibble full refund option. Alternatively I will undertake any repairs that are necessary if the watch is damaged or if in any other way differs significantly from the description. If I have not stated that the watch has been serviced, you may wish to have this work done, particularly if you intend to wear the watch on a daily basis. On request, I can provide you with details of independent watchmakers to whom you can send your watch for servicing.
I provide comprehensive details of my watches, including very clear photographs taken with a high resolution macro lens which shows detail not visible to the naked eye.I also invite you to ask questions if there is anything else you need to know. Please take care to consider the dimensions of the watch case as if it is a gentlemans’ Art Deco rectangular vintage watch, they were made significantly smaller than contemporary watches.
You are buying a used watch so there will be signs of use. Please do not expect quartz accuracy from a vintage watch. In the 1940’s/1950’s the accepted timekeeping tolerance for a new 17 jewel manual watch was within three minutes a day. All of my watches are professionally inspected and tested before sale and if they are not running smoothly and keeping reasonable time I have them serviced and/ or have any other work undertaken that is needed to ensure the watch is in running condition. However please bear in mind that a fault can develop unexpectedly at any time as with any used item so I am unable to provide any on-going warranty. Please also note that I provide no guarantee that my watches are waterproof. I would always strongly recommend keeping any vintage well away from moisture.
JAEGER LECOULTRE CHRONOGRAPH Stainless Steel Vintage Watch 1950\'s:
$4134.24